Sunday, December 08, 2013

Do You See What I See?

I’ve spent a considerable amount
of time this fall working on a 5 year strategic plan for Leading
Influence.While it’s always been in my
heart to see the ministry established in every province and territory, it was
time to re-visit the how behind what that looks like, and then map it out step
by step.Going through this process has
challenged me and my faith tremendously.In many ways, I am as overwhelmed at the size and scope of what God is
calling us to do as I was in the very beginning.The task is ENORMOUS!At the same time, I am filled with a growing
excitement and anticipation as I look forward to what God has in store for
us.Here’s
what we see as we look towards the future.

As you already know, we currently
are underway in BC, Alberta and now, Saskatchewan.As God helps us and goes before us, we plan
to launch in Manitoba and Ontario in 2014.Depending on how many doors God opens, Ontario for us could mean both
Toronto (Queens Park) and Ottawa.Our
first priority is Queen’s Park.Establishing
a presence in Ottawa will continue to be high priority for us moving forward
and we will do so at the earliest opportunity.

In 2015, our plan is to add two Maritime
Provinces and then follow with two more in 2016.Which two go first depends largely on the
doors that God opens for us.

In 2017, we will launch Leading
Influence in Quebec.Quebec presents
many challenges, but it’s important that we are there to reach out and serve
the members of the National Assembly.We
will spend considerable time over the next few years developing a viable
strategy to reach the leaders of Canada’s oldest and 2nd largest
province.

In 2018, we will establish
Leading Influence in each of the 3 Territories.

It’s an ambitious vision that presents
many challenges.At the same time, it is
a vision with many opportunities and possibilities and puts us in a place where
we can effectively reach leaders and shape nations.

One of my favorite bible stories
is found in Num. 13:30 when Caleb stands before the people and boldly declares
‘We should go up and take possession of the land, for surely we can do
it!’I love his faith, passion and
absolute confidence in spite of what he sees in before him.I know that Leading Influence can do nothing
unless the Lord helps us and our partners and friends stand with us.

The past 6 years have been
exciting and rewarding, but our biggest opportunities are before us.We are can’t do this without your partnership
and financial support.As you consider
any year-end giving you would like to do, we would be grateful if you
remembered Leading Influence.We have an
ambitious 2014 ahead of us.Reaching our
goal will require a tremendous amount of favor, wisdom, faith and financial
investment.Your gift as we approach
the close of 2013 would be very timely and greatly appreciated. Click here to be taken to our secure online giving portal.